Omaha police are investigating a shooting near 42nd Street and Redman Avenue.

Authorities said a man shot near 49th Street and Hartman Avenue drove himself about seven blocks to 42nd and Redman around 8 a.m. He was taken to Alegent Creighton Health Creighton University Medical Center in critical condition.

Nearby Wakonda Elementary School was placed under lock down out of precaution.

However, authorities told KETV NewsWatch 7 that 911 dispatchers received a call saying the shooting had taken place at the school. Police evacuated the building and investigated, though the report was found to not be credible.

Students and staff were given the all-clear around 8:45 a.m.

"All students, staff and faculty are safe," said Todd Andrews, communications director for Omaha Public Schools. "There are extra police officers on hand. The school is taking extra security precautions. Students are now in class, and the school day is underway as normal."